Movie The Conjuring: Last Rites | $84,006,121
According to CinemaDrame News Agency, The Conjuring: Last Rites is a 2025 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves. It is the ninth installment in The Conjuring Universe and is based on the infamous Smurl haunting. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film was released in the United States on September 5, 2025.
Plot Summary
The story begins in 1964, when a pregnant Lorraine Warren experiences a disturbing vision tied to an antique mirror. After a premature birth, her daughter Judy is revived through a desperate prayer.
Twenty-two years later, Judy has grown into a young woman dating Tony Spera. Ed, now struggling with heart problems, and Lorraine live a quieter life away from the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Smurl family moves into a house in Pennsylvania. When they receive the same antique mirror as a gift, terrifying supernatural disturbances erupt.
Demonic presences torment the family, and Judy’s latent psychic powers resurface, pulling her directly into the battle. Alongside Ed, Lorraine, and Tony, Judy confronts the evil behind the mirror. After possessions, exorcisms, and harrowing encounters, the Warrens and Judy manage to destroy the cursed object. The film concludes with Judy and Tony’s wedding and the Warrens’ quiet hope for peace.
Cast & Crew
- Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren
- Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
- Mia Tomlinson as Judy Warren
- Ben Hardy as Tony Spera
- Supporting cast includes Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, and Kíla Lord Cassidy.
The film’s score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch, with cinematography by Eli Born and editing by Gregory Plotkin and Elliot Greenberg.
Release & Box Office
With a production budget of about $55 million, the film runs 135 minutes. It debuted at number one at the U.S. box office and went on to gross more than $240 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-earning horror releases of the year.
Critical Reception
Reviews were mixed to positive.
- Many praised the emotional depth, the return of Wilson and Farmiga, and Judy’s expanded role.
- Others criticized the pacing, claiming the second act dragged and the scares felt predictable.
- On audience surveys, the film scored well, showing strong approval from fans of the franchise.
Themes & Commentary
The film focuses heavily on family legacy, passing psychic gifts from Lorraine to Judy, and the emotional toll of years fighting the supernatural. The cursed mirror serves as both a literal and symbolic antagonist—reflecting the Warrens’ battles across decades.
Conclusion
The Conjuring: Last Rites acts as a closing chapter to the main saga of Ed and Lorraine Warren. While not the most terrifying entry in the series, it blends horror with family drama and offers a sense of closure. Its commercial success and heartfelt performances ensure it will be remembered as a significant finale in The Conjuring Universe.
